Introduction to SurfCal

2026-01-24

What is SurfCal?

SurfCal is an Apple Shortcut that automatically tracks your daily nutrition using Apple Intelligence. Simply take a photo of your food, and SurfCal will analyze it and log the nutritional information.

Getting Started

  1. Make sure you have an iPhone running iOS 26 or later
  2. Enable Apple Intelligence on your device
  3. Download SurfCal from the iCloud shortcut link
  4. Follow the setup wizard to configure your preferences

How It Works

SurfCal uses Apple Intelligence to:

  • Recognize food from photos you take
  • Estimate nutritional values including calories, protein, carbs, and fat
  • Log entries to your Apple Calendar automatically
  • Track trends over time in Apple Numbers or Google Sheets

Tips for Best Results

  • Take clear, well-lit photos of your meals
  • Try to capture all items in a single photo
  • Run the shortcut right after eating for the most accurate tracking
  • Check your nutrition log weekly to spot trends